Step-by-Step Counterpane Crochet Stitch Tutorial

The Counterpane Stitch is gorgeous, has a great drape, and is reminiscent of another crochet favorite: the Moss Stitch. Follow along with this easy crochet counterpane stitch tutorial!

Crochet Counterpane Stitch Tutorial

Made using a simple variation of the single crochet, this stitch creates a beautiful drape that has such simple, clean lines. This stitch is a two-row repeat that is offset each row. It is easy to remember and quick to work up since we’re always working into the chain spaces.

Using elements of the Moss Stitch and the Bobblet Stitch, we’ll mix these two to make a gorgeous fabric that makes for gorgeous blankets, scarves, and more. The Extended Single Crochet is just a taller single crochet and we make it by inserting a chain right smack dab in the middle of the single crochet stitch. Be sure to follow along with the VIDEO tutorial below.

I find that it looks cleaner if I start with a smaller hook size for the chain and first row, then switch to a larger hook size for the remainder of the pattern. The Counterpane Stitch is easy to learn, quick to master, and fun to crochet.

Here’s how to crochet the Counterpane Stitch:

Start with any ODD number of chains. I like to use a smaller hook size for the chain and the first row of stitches, then bump up a full MM – or more! – to crochet rows 2 and beyond.

1. In the 3rd chain from the hook, make one Extended Single Crochet (Esc). To do this, you’ll insert your hook in the stitch/chain and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Chain one, then yarn over and pull through both loops.

2. Chain one, and skip the next chain stitch.

3. Make one Extended Single Crochet (Esc) in the next chain.

Alternate steps 2 and 3 until there are no chains remaining. Row one complete! Now we’ll start our two-row repeat that makes up the Counterpane Stitch. To start the next row…

Counterpane Crochet Stitch Row 2:

4. Chain one and turn. Single Crochet in the first stitch.

5. Esc in the chain space of the previous row.

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6. Chain one and skip the next stitch.

Alternate steps 5 and 6 until only one chain space and the final stitch remain.

7. Esc in final chain space. Place one single crochet in the final stitch (with no chain in between).

Counterpane Crochet Stitch Row 3:

8. Chain two and turn. Esc in first stitch.

9. Chain one and skip the next stitch.

10. Esc in the chain space of the previous row.

Alternate steps 9 and 10, placing the final Esc in the final stitch of the row.

Now that you’ve established the two-row repeat, it’s time to alternate those two rows until the piece is as tall as you like.

Some helpful things when crocheting the Counterpane Stitch…

It helps to keep your tension tight while creating the Extended Single Crochets. The back side of the stitch can look a little looser than the front so keeping the tension tight helps to keep things nice and tidy.

The stitch multiple of this is an ODD number, plus 2 for the starting chain. (If you want to end up with 15 stitches you’ll need to start with a chain of 17.)

Counterpane Stitch VIDEO tutorial:

If you would rather watch this video on YouTube, you can find it on my channel here. Don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there!

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Step-by-Step Counterpane Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Crochet Counterpane Stitch Tutorial